Melissa Ann McCarthy was born on August 26, 1970 in Plainfield, Illinois, the United States of America. Melissa is well known as an actress, comedian and writer as well as a producer, all of which are sources of her income. Melissa McCarthy is a winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, a nominee of the Oscar, Screen Actors Guild Award and BAFTA. McCarthy has been active in the entertainment industry since 1997.
So how rich is Melissa McCarthy? Sources have estimated that Melissa McCarthy’s net worth reaches the decent sum of $20 million. According to Forbes’ list of the Highest Paid Television Actresses Melissa takes 17th place with a salary of $6 million compared to Sofia Vergara in 1st place with a salary of $19 million.
Melissa McCarthy Net Worth $20 Million
Melissa McCarthy is a graduate of St. Francis Academy. As with most of comedy actors, she began her career as a stand-up comedian. In 1997, Melissa debuted in an episode of the television series “Jenny” created by Howard Gewirtz, Mark Reisman. Later, she starred in the comedy drama series “Gilmore Girls” (2000 – 2007) created by Amy Sherman Palladino. Other significant roles that McCarthy landed on television were Dena in the sitcom “Samantha Who?” (2007–2009) created by Cecelia Ahern and Donald Todd, and the role of Molly Flin in the sitcom “Mike & Molly” (2010 – present) created by Mark Roberts.
Melissa debuted on the big screen in the film “Go” (1999) directed by Doug Liman. Later, she appeared in the starring roles in the films “The Nines” (2007) directed by John August, “Pretty Ugly People” (2008) written and directed by Tate Taylor, “Bridesmaids” (2011) directed by Paul Feig, “Identity Thief (2013) directed by Seth Gordon, “The Heat” (2013) directed by Paul Feig, and “St. Vincent” (2014) written and directed by Theodore Melfi.
In 2014, McCarthy debuted as a screenwriter and executive producer of the film “Tammy” (2014) directed by Ben Falcone, in which she also starred alongside Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney and Toni Collette. The film has earned more than $100 million while having a budget only $20 million. Moreover, the director of the film was awarded the Palm Springs International Film Festival and McCarthy won People’s Choice Awards as the Favourite Comedic Movie Actress. Currently, Melissa is working on the upcoming film “Michelle Darnell” in which she will have the leading role as well as working as a screenwriter and executive producer.
During her career Melissa McCarthy has been nominated 74 times and won 20 awards. She has collected all major nominations including Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, Satellite Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, and won the Primetime Emmy Award. In addition to these, she has received many audience and critic’s nominations and awards among which are People’s Choice Awards, MTV awards, Boston Society of Film Critics, Chicago Film Critics Association and many others. Needless to say, all those nominations have had a positive impact on Melissa’s wealth. Due to her popularity, it is expected that the overall amount of McCarthy’s net worth will continue to rise.
In 2005, Melissa McCarthy married her husband the actor Ben Falcon. The family has two daughters named Georgette and Vivian.
Primetime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (2011), American Comedy Award (2014), Awards Circuit Community Awards (ACCA, 2011), Boston of Film Critics Awards (BSFC, 2011), Golden Schmoes Award
Nominations
Academy Awards for Best Performance by Actress in a Supporting Role (Oscar, 2012), Golden Globe (2016), Primetime Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, EDA Special Mention Awards
Movies
“Go” (1999), “The Nines” (2007), “Pretty Ugly People” (2008), “Bridesmaids” (2011), “Identity Thief (2013), “The Heat” (2013), “St. Vincent” (2014)
TV Shows
Mike & Molly, Samantha Who?, Gilmore Girls, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Sees Me Through
There's an epidemic in our country of girls and women feeling bad about themselves based on what 0.5% of the human race looks like.
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I grew up with funny and interesting women, and my friends are funny, interesting women. So I can't think of any story where those women don't come into play. It's the same as how I can't imagine writing a story with no men. It's just not real.
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You push so far past the normal boundaries of what's okay in society. I'm always fully aware of "You can't do this." When someone really believes in what they're saying, but it's crazy, it's like my favorite thing on earth... Crazy's just crazy and there's nowhere to go. You can have a point of view, it can be very strange, but we have to know your reasoning.
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[harsh review from a critic focusing on her weight] I felt really bad for someone who is swimming in so much hate. I just thought, that's someone who's in a really bad spot, and I am in such a happy spot. I laugh my head off every day with my husband and my kids who are mooning me and singing me songs.
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I believe it matters how you treat people. I believe in Heaven.
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[on wardrobe problems] I want separates, for the love of God, because everything's like a bad prom dress. You can find a million bad sleeveless dresses in satin. I'm like "Where's a good blouse and a great trouser?".
Melissa McCarthy (segment "Young Han Solo Audition")
Ghostbusters
2016
Abby Yates
Central Intelligence
2016
Darla (uncredited)
Mike & Molly
2010-2016
TV Series
Molly Flynn
The Boss
2016
Michelle Darnell
Spy
2015
Susan Cooper
St. Vincent
2014
Maggie
Tammy
2014
Tammy
The Heat
2013/I
Mullins
The Hangover Part III
2013
Cassie
Identity Thief
2013
Diana
This Is 40
2012
Catherine
The Penguins of Madagascar
2012
TV Series
Shelley
Bridesmaids
2011/I
Megan
Life as We Know It
2010
DeeDee
The Back-up Plan
2010
Carol
Private Practice
2010
TV Series
Lynn McDonald
Rita Rocks
2009
TV Series
Mindy Boone
Samantha Who?
2007-2009
TV Series
Dena
Pretty Ugly People
2008
Becky
Just Add Water
2008/I
Selma
The Captain
2007
Short
Fran
Gilmore Girls
2000-2007
TV Series
Sookie St. James
Cook-Off!
2007
Amber Strang
The Nines
2007
Margaret Melissa McCarthy Mary
Kim Possible
2002-2005
TV Series
DNAmy
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2004
TV Series
Saleswoman
Chicken Party
2003
Short
Tot Wagner
The Life of David Gale
2003
Nico the Goth Girl
White Oleander
2002
Paramedic
The Third Wheel
2002
Marilyn
Pumpkin
2002
Cici Pinkus
Charlie's Angels
2000
Doris
The Kid
2000
Sky King Waitress
D.C.
2000
TV Series
Molly
Auto Motives
2000
Short
Tonnie
Drowning Mona
2000
Shirley
Go
1999
Sandra
God
1998
Short
Margaret
The Jenny McCarthy Show
1997
TV Series
Melissa
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Life of the Party
2018
executive producer / producer post-production
Nobodies
2017
TV Series executive producer post-production
The Boss
2016
producer
Tammy
2014
producer
Untitled Larry Dorf/Ben Falcone Project
2013
TV Movie executive producer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2016
TV Series 1 episode
Saturday Night Live
2013-2014
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
The Nines
2007
performer: "As Long As He Needs Me"
Gilmore Girls
2000-2006
TV Series performer - 6 episodes
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Life of the Party
2018
post-production
The Boss
2016
screenplay
Tammy
2014
written by
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike & Molly
2014-2016
TV Series 4 episodes
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Weird Al Show
1997
TV Series production coordinator - 2 episodes
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Unscripted
2014
TV Series
Herself
Late Show with David Letterman
2011-2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
American Comedy Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself - Winner
2014 MTV Movie Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself - Nominee
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2011-2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself - Nominee
2014 Golden Globe Arrivals Special
2014
TV Special
Herself - Interviewee
71st Golden Globe Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself - Presenter (uncredited)
The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards
2014
TV Special
Herself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2011-2013
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards
2013
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
2013
TV Special
Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
CQC: Custe o Que Custar
2013
TV Series
Herself
2013 MTV Movie Awards
2013
TV Special
Herself - Presenter
Vivir de cine
2013
TV Series
Herself
Sesame Street
2013
TV Series
Herself
The 85th Annual Academy Awards
2013
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Best Animated Short Film and Best Animated Film
Daybreak
2013
TV Series
Herself
The Screen Junkies Show
2013
TV Series
Herself
Larry King Now
2013
TV Series
Herself - Guest
HBO First Look
2013
TV Series documentary
Emmys Red Carpet Live
2012
TV Movie
Herself
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Co-Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
The Conversation
2012
TV Series
Herself
The 84th Annual Academy Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role / Co-Presenter: Best Live Action Short Film / Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short Film
18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Best TV Series - Drama
17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself
Anderson Live
2011
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Early Show
2011
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
2011
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie & Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Emmy Training Day
2011
Video short
Herself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2010-2011
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The View
2011
TV Series
Herself - Guest
2011 New Now Next Awards
2011
TV Special
Herself
The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards
2008
TV Special
Herself
Dancing with the Stars
2007
TV Series
Herself
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006
TV Series
Herself
Nobodies
2017
TV Series post-production
Herself
Entertainment Tonight
2009-2016
TV Series
Herself
Chelsea
2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Today
2014-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Made in Hollywood
2011-2016
TV Series
Herself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2013-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Up Close with Carrie Keagan
2013-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Conan
2011-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2015-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Access Hollywood
2008-2016
TV Series
Herself
Inside Edition
2015-2016
TV Series documentary
Herself
The Insider
2014-2016
TV Series
Herself
Extra
2014-2016
TV Series
Herself / Herself - St. Vincent
The Graham Norton Show
2015-2016
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2013-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2011-2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
2016 MTV Movie Awards
2016
TV Special
Herself - Nominee / Comedic Genius Award
Weekend Ticket
2013-2016
TV Series short
Herself
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
WGN Morning News
2016
TV Series
Herself
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
2016
TV Series
Herself
Must See TV: A Tribute to James Burrows
2016
TV Special
Herself
Saturday Night Live
2011-2016
TV Series
Herself - Host / Various / Tabby-tha / ...
21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards
2016
TV Movie
Herself
2016 Golden Globe Arrivals Special
2016
TV Special
Herself
73rd Golden Globe Awards
2016
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Spy / Nominee
E! Live from the Red Carpet
2013-2016
TV Series
Herself
BNow!
2016
TV Series
Herself
The 42nd Annual People's Choice Awards
2016
TV Movie
Herself
Celebrity Style Story
2015
TV Series
Herself
Le grand journal de Canal+
2015
TV Series documentary
Herself
Janela Indiscreta
2013-2015
TV Series
Herself
Reel Junkie
2015
TV Series
Herself
CBS This Morning
2014-2015
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Daily Show
2013-2015
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2015
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Good Morning America
2014-2015
TV Series
Herself - Guest
World Premiere
2015
TV Series
Herself
Young Hollywood
2015
TV Series
Herself
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
2015
TV Special
Herself / Matt Foley
Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Red Carpet Special
2015
TV Special
Herself
72nd Golden Globe Awards
2015
TV Special
Herself - Presenter
The 41st Annual People's Choice Awards
2015
TV Special
Herself
Stand Up to Cancer
2014
TV Special
Herself
Chelsea Lately
2011-2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2015-2016
TV Series
Herself
Extra
2015-2016
TV Series
Herself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2016
TV Series
Herself
Inside Edition
2015-2016
TV Series documentary
Herself
Telenoche
2016
TV Series
Herself
Ivy Levan: Who Can You Trust
2015
Short
Chelsea Lately
2013-2014
TV Series
Tammy / Herself / Mullins in 'The Heat'
SNL Sports Spectacular
2014
TV Movie
Sheila Kelly (uncredited)
Movie Guide
2013
TV Series
Det. Shannon Mullins
Kim Possible: The Secret Files
2003
Video
DNAmy
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Comedic Genius Award
MTV Movie Awards
2016
Yoga Award
Yoga Awards
Worst Foreign Actress
Spy (2015)
2015
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
2015
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Motion Picture
On May 19, 2015. At 6927 Hollywood Blvd.
2014
American Comedy Award
American Comedy Awards, USA
Best Comedy Actress - Film
The Heat (2013)
2013
CinemaCon Award
CinemaCon, USA
Female Star of the Year
2013
Woman of the Year
Elle Women in Hollywood Awards
2013
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Chemistry
The Heat (2013)
2013
WFCC Award
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Best Comedic Actress
The Heat (2013)
2012
IFC Award
Iowa Film Critics Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Comedic Performance
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Gut-Wrenching Performance
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
Virtuoso Award
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Mike & Molly (2010)
2011
ACCA
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
BSFC Award
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
Golden Schmoes
Golden Schmoes Awards
Best Supporting Actress of the Year
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
Sierra Award
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
NYFCO Award
New York Film Critics, Online
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
WFCC Award
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Best Comedic Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Spy (2015)
2016
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2016
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Actress in a Comedy
Spy (2015)
2016
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Comedic Performance
Spy (2015)
2016
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Fight
Spy (2015)
2016
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Female Performance in a Variety Program
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2016
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Movie Actress
2016
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Summer Movie Star: Female
Ghostbusters (2016)
2016
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
The Boss (2016)
2015
EDA Special Mention Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Actress Most in Need of a New Agent
Tammy (2014)
2015
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Actress in a Comedy Movie
St. Vincent (2014)
2015
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Movie Actress
2015
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Comedic TV Actress
2015
Razzie Award
Razzie Awards
Worst Actress
Tammy (2014)
2015
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie: Hissy Fit
Spy (2015)
2015
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Summer Movie Star: Female
Spy (2015)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Mike & Molly (2010)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2014
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Actress in a Comedy
The Heat (2013)
2014
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Fight
Identity Thief (2013)
2014
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Musical Moment
Identity Thief (2013)
2014
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Comedic Performance
The Heat (2013)
2014
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2014
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Movie Actress
2014
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Movie Duo
The Heat (2013)
2014
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
2014
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Comedic TV Actress
2014
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Summer Movie Star
Tammy (2014)
2013
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2013
EDA Special Mention Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Actress Most in Need of a New Agent
The Heat (2013)
2013
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2013
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Identity Thief (2013)
2013
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Favorite Comedian
2013
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie Villain
Identity Thief (2013)
2013
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Summer Movie Star: Female
The Heat (2013)
2013
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie: Hissy Fit
The Heat (2013)
2012
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Mike & Molly (2010)
2012
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2012
BAFTA Film Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
American Comedy Award
American Comedy Awards, USA
Breakout Performer of the Year
2012
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
COFCA Award
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
COFCA Award
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
Best Ensemble
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
The "We're Wilde About You" Rising Star Award
Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA)
2012
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Awards
Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
Variety Performer
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2012
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Awards
Ensemble Cast
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Breakthrough Performance
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program
Saturday Night Live (1975)
2012
OFCS Award
Online Film Critics Society Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Bridesmaids (2011)
2012
TV Guide Award
TV Guide Awards
Favorite Actress
Mike & Molly (2010)
2012
VFCC Award
Vancouver Film Critics Circle
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
CFCA Award
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
DFWFCA Award
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
DFCS Award
Denver Film Critics Society
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
Golden Schmoes
Golden Schmoes Awards
Breakthrough Performance of the Year
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
HFCS Award
Houston Film Critics Society Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
ICP Award
Indiewire Critics' Poll
Best Supporting Performance
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
PFCS Award
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
Best Ensemble Acting
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical
Mike & Molly (2010)
2011
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Movie: Female Scene Stealer
Bridesmaids (2011)
2011
WAFCA Award
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards